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m1sterjay

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• May 14, 2020

• #1

I know that these are notoriously difficult to differentiate. The Empidonax family.

My guess by distribution and general impression would be Least Flycatcher, but I know others have been seeing different species in the area.

Unfortunately, I heard no vocalizations. Any flycatcher enthusiasts out there confident enough to give me an ID?

 

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KC Foggin

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• May 14, 2020

• #2

I'm leaning towards a Phoebe.

Where was this photo taken?

 

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m1sterjay

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• May 14, 2020

• #3

Sorry not to mention location. My bad. It was taken at a coastal wildlife refuge in New York City.

I haven't seen Eastern Phoebes around for a while, and the ones I used to see never really had even a faint eyering like this guy. And the wingbars on the Eastern Phoebe weren't so bold if I remember right.

 

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The Bird Nuts

Birding Duo

• May 14, 2020

• #4

Absolutely not an Eastern Phoebe. E. Phoebes are brown with no eyering and completely black bills.

I think this looks good for a Least Flycatcher with the bright white eyering and short primary projection.

 

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Kratter

Well-known member

• May 14, 2020

• #5

The Bird Nuts said:

Absolutely not an Eastern Phoebe. E. Phoebes are brown with no eyering and completely black bills.

I think this looks good for a Least Flycatcher with the bright white eyering and short primary projection.

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Agree with Least

 

Jeff Hopkins

Just another...observer

• May 15, 2020

• #6

Least works for me.